EV Weblog Comments http://www.evconvert.com/ Helping people get rid of Gas since 1995 by: Jer (Improving Lithium batteries by 10x) http://www.evconvert.com/article/improving-lithium-batteries-by-10x#c003305 <p><strong>Improving Lithium batteries by 10x</strong></p> <p>Nope, it’s a research project right now. No idea what it takes to bring something like this to the market and if it’s a radical change in manufacturing or something relatively straight forward. Great to see such research and strides made in battery storage!</p> by: M.Dharanivasan (Improving Lithium batteries by 10x) http://www.evconvert.com/article/improving-lithium-batteries-by-10x#c003304 <p><strong>Improving Lithium batteries by 10x</strong></p> <p>Is it available in the market. It is additional kit or to be manufacture along with battery….</p> by: Nuno Baptista (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c003300 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Hi Ray & everybody<br /> i’ve ‘‘fallen in love’‘ w/ the EV bike concept – just the thought of giving the finger to oil companies… ;-) & have a Suzuki GS 450 E perfect to get started. if successful , would be + than happy to turn my Suzuki GSXR1000/03 into my ‘‘final’‘ EV. but… i didn’t pay <span class="caps">ANY</span> attention in school when they talked ‘‘electricity’‘ so… i haven’t got a clue ! being an artist/silversmith, i’m a good fabricator, have a nice workshop & what i lack, friends have so…would you be able to point me to where i might find lists of components that would work nicely together + wiring diagrams & such ? the variety of components is such, i feel totally lost . i may be unrealistic but i’d wish/need something around 80Mph, a minimum of 60 mile range & a recharge time of 2 or 3 hours …is this feasible ? i don’t mind spending a bit more ( LiFePo4 bats, sophisticated controller/charger etc…) as long as i can be sure of the end results. can you help ? anyone ? <br /> thanks & best wishes from Portugal<br /> Nuno</p> by: ron webber (Your First Electric Car) http://www.evconvert.com/article/your-first-electric-car#c003299 <p><strong>Your First Electric Car</strong></p> <p>I have a 1992 ford escort with an electric motor in it. It was built at University of Illinois . It has 9000 original miles. Anyone interested contact me. rdwdkw@gmail.com</p> by: Joseph (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003298 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>Hi guys! really admire the work everyone is doing! <br /> iv been thinking about trying to build an EV motorbike, but im not yet sure about motor sizing, i am currently considering buying a surplus forklift motor and refurbishing it, but im not really sure of what kind of Hp id need, can anyone shed some light in the topic?</p> by: Bill Rodgers (Your First Electric Car) http://www.evconvert.com/article/your-first-electric-car#c003296 <p><strong>Your First Electric Car</strong></p> <p>I have a 1988 280 Z Nissan. I am seriously considering the EV conversion. My question..now what! The info here is great. Should I work out a system design before I begin or just piece the items together as I go. What sources are there in richmond virginia for used or low cost items (for a beginning to experiment with) Thanks for any input! B. Rodgers</p> by: steve Vanlandingham (Dash Free!) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/dash-free#c003289 <p><strong>Dash Free!</strong></p> <p>just bought a ’92 probe GL. You mentioned the motorized seat belts and not sure what to use for shoulder straps…how did you resolve that issue…thx – seve</p> by: djs hot rod shop (Charging an Electric Car) http://www.evconvert.com/article/charging-an-electric-car#c003276 <p><strong>Charging an Electric Car</strong></p> <p>building a system that is non stop, going for coast to coast trip-6 times non stop<br /> keeping the faith<br /> dan</p> by: Eric (LED Bargraph battery monitor part 2) http://www.evconvert.com/article/led-bargraph-battery-monitor-part-2#c003260 <p><strong>LED Bargraph battery monitor part 2</strong></p> <p>I’d like to build a 20 dot meter like Jack’s in response #59 for 12V batteries. Is anyone willing to share the schematic/board layout for that design here?</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Eric.</p> by: Jim Brock (LED Bargraph battery monitor part 2) http://www.evconvert.com/article/led-bargraph-battery-monitor-part-2#c003256 <p><strong>LED Bargraph battery monitor part 2</strong></p> <p>Hi James!</p> <p>I want to use one of these to monitor my 12v acc. battery. The only problem is, when running the test circuit (I plan on using the existing generator/altinator instead of a DC/DC converter) the monitor maxs out and can’t be adjusted. What resistor do I need to replace with a different value to use a range of 10 to 15 vdc? The battery would show 12 volts until it is charged, then it is about 13.5 to 14.5 volts when charging. Also, what value would work for this.</p> <p>As a side thought, I was thinking about making circuit boards that could just have parts installed and soldered (sort of like a kit either with or without the parts). If there was enough interest, I could price a quantity of boards and let you know the price for anyone interested is a simpler way to make these. The more that are ordered at one time, the cheaper they would be.</p> <p>If there is enough interest in this, post here and I’ll let you know about what a circuit board would cost after getting a quote.</p> <p>Thanks for a great project!</p> <p>Jim B.</p> by: thomas rumbach (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003243 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>I have a 1661 rambler wagan smll car I want to put 2 club cadet moters in it 7.5 hp but use a primary drive to trans had a low rpm noter flat 6 95hp</p> by: Giri (Pietro's Electric Fiat) http://www.evconvert.com/article/pietros-electric-fiat#c003242 <p><strong>Pietro's Electric Fiat</strong></p> <p>Would it be cheaper to use lead acid batteries.Will be definitely cheaper.</p> by: shane fletcher (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003241 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>My grandpa passed and i got his electric car parts from him. he used a leer starter/generator 30 vlts 300 amps. he used this for a drive motor i believe and was wondering whats the biggest vehicle i want to put this in? i have a 88 s10 truck or a 85 4 door lebaron for donor. any help is appreciated.</p> by: DanP. (Can I use an automatic transmission?) http://www.evconvert.com/faq/can-i-use-an-automatic-transmission#c003240 <p><strong>Can I use an automatic transmission?</strong></p> <p>The main reason that I’d want to use an automatic transmission is that if anyone else drove the vehicle they could just put it in park when they were done driving and I wouldn’t be worrying the whole time if they’d remembered to set the parking brake when they got out. Also not all vehicle Parking Brakes are equal…</p> by: Jeff (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003225 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>EV Dreamer, great point. As a kid I always wondered why I couldn’t have a elec.motor & gen. connected together to produce an infinite supply of electricity (yes, I understand the friction/loss concept) Locomotive? why not. I think I’ll set this up on a test bench and view the pro’s & con’s. <span class="caps">THX</span>!</p> by: DanP. (Charging an Electric Car) http://www.evconvert.com/article/charging-an-electric-car#c003224 <p><strong>Charging an Electric Car</strong></p> <p>Hey Jerry,</p> I just came across this article on a standardized charging plug for EV’s. <p>Keep the faith…<br /> Dan P.</p> <p><span class="caps">SAE</span> J1772 Level 2 EV plug. http://teva2.com/J1772.html</p> by: DC Power (Links 8/26/08) http://www.evconvert.com/article/links-82608#c003223 <p><strong>Links 8/26/08</strong></p> <p>Your articles are fun,interesting links. Please do keep posting your progress of your EV project. Good luck!</p> by: John L (Electric Car Safety) http://www.evconvert.com/article/electric-car-safety#c003214 <p><strong>Electric Car Safety</strong></p> <p>I have worked with <span class="caps">PVC</span> conduit as used in home electrical, and I am wondering how if this could be used in an EV conversion; I am worried about wires overheating. To make the long connection between battery groups under the car, 1” (ID) conduit seems right, but if I used more conduit to make things safer, like for going into boxes, am I running the risk of wires getting too hot?</p> by: John L (Monitoring Systems) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/monitoring-systems#c003213 <p><strong>Monitoring Systems</strong></p> <p>This makes me think of ideas I had about home monitoring systems… <br /> really the same stuff I suppose</p> by: John L (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003206 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>hi,<br /> I am an American in Beijing, and I see the “wheel hub motors” every day on the ubiquitous electric bikes and scooters here in China. I was wondering what I should call them; now I know! thanks.<br /> I’m enjoying both your EV conversion blog/sites,<br /> I am planning on a project soon, a small 3 wheel cycle-car and/or a gas-to-EV conversion similar to yours…<br /> (you have a great sense of humor too!) Grazie!</p> by: Charles Turner (Doug's PakTrakr with Zaurus) http://www.evconvert.com/article/dougs-paktrakr-with-zaurus#c003202 <p><strong>Doug's PakTrakr with Zaurus</strong></p> <p>I have a 914 conversion and the paktrakr. What do i need to do to get your zaurus setup? Will any other pda’s work? Thanks!</p> by: RAFAEL RALPHSON (Your First Electric Car) http://www.evconvert.com/article/your-first-electric-car#c003199 <p><strong>Your First Electric Car</strong></p> <p>I’m interesting in to convert fuel cars in to electric cars in colombia. And I’m looking for companies in <span class="caps">USA</span> that has this technology. Please contact me.</p> <p>Best Regards,</p> <p>Rafael Ralphson<br /> ralphindutries@hotmail.com</p> by: den (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003198 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>Can some one tell me how to change the axel on a <span class="caps">GEM</span> car???</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Den</p> by: michael brooks (LED Bargraph battery monitor - part 1) http://www.evconvert.com/article/led-bargraph-battery-monitor#c003188 <p><strong>LED Bargraph battery monitor - part 1</strong></p> <p>Hi, Great Idea. I made a pcb layout and used cheap glossy paper and a laser printer to transfer. My first one worked. 12 more to go. Email me if you want the layout.</p> by: Bill K. (Electric Car Motors) http://www.evconvert.com/eve/electric-car-motors#c003187 <p><strong>Electric Car Motors</strong></p> <p>i want to do my first ev out of a 78 fiat spider(124) where could i get an adaptor plate</p>